Green Beans with Bacon

This Thanksgiving, swap-in this savory-sweet side dish for green bean casserole of years past. It's sure to stand out with bold ingredients like bacon and pecans.

Total Time: 0:45

Prep: 0:25

Level:
Easy

Yield:
8 servings

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Ingredients

salt

Freshly ground pepper

2¼ lb. fresh green beans

4 slice bacon

2 medium shallots

¼ c. chopped pecans

6 tbsp. white-wine vinegar

1½ tbsp. sugar

Directions

In a large pot over high heat, bring 2 1/2 quarts salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add green beans and cook 2 minutes per batch. Transfer to a bowl. Set aside.

In a large pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate; set aside. Sauté shallots for 2 minutes; add pecans and cook for 1 minute. Remove pan from heat; add vinegar and sugar, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Add reserved green beans to pan; cook over low heat until heated through, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a dish; top with reserved bacon.